To all you lovely pregnant ladies and new mummies,Due to the current Covid-19 self distancing rules, the post natal doula community are restricted to visit and work on site, however, we are still here!I am, and will always be, available for emotional support, virtual hugs and for signposting during the post natal period. These are unchartered waters and many of us are making adjustments to continue providing that crucial care and encouragement that may be doubly needed at this time.I am offering all my current, future and potential clients online post natal planning sessions, check in chats and virtual vents, as well as rewind therapy sessions and doorstep deliveries when and where possible.You are not alone. There is still a wealth of comfort and care that myself and the rest of the post natal doula community can provide, despite these hard but necessary limitations. Please find more information here on the Services page. and my most recent blog here Take care, rest and stay safe and well.Sam x

​The space between all the different stages of life are precious. Becoming a mother can be one of the most unique and exciting experiences. It can also be one of the biggest emotional and physical challenges a woman can face.

A mother and new parent should have space to nurture and be nurtured, time to bond, rest and reflect.

​I feel passionately about holding a space for mumma to give herself permission to recover, heal and hibernate. Where mummy and baby can feel safe and supported while slowly adjusting to a new family life.xxx ​

What is a Post Natal Doula?​The definition of a doula; 'also known as a birth companion and post-birth supporter, is a nonmedical person who assists a woman before, during, and/or after childbirth, as well as her spouse and/or family, by providing physical assistance and emotional support' - Wikipiedia

Being a post natal doula means the world to me. I am passionate about not only supporting woman at this crucial stage of their lives, but also encouraging all women to take vital time to heal and recover, after any illness, trauma, or grief, as well as child birth. Having had experience of both pregnancy, birth and breast cancer, I have learnt a great deal about the importance of self care, rest, recovery, nutrition and the benefits of holistic support.

​I have a mentored profile on Doula UK and I have completed courses on baby wearing, bone closing massage, the rewind technique and post natal mental health, among others. It is not just a baby that is born, but the mother too, however many children she may already have. Every mother needs this space to navigate the transition between life without this little human, to life with this baby, treasuring all the special moments with love, reassurance and trust.

​I am writing a regular blog about my thoughts, feelings, experiences and learnings. Doula's are a growing domestic army in the Western world, but in countries such as India, China, South America and the Middle East, having a doula or multiple doula's through labour and post labour, is part of the culture. By training as a post natal doula, after experiencing child brith and post cancer recovery myself, I want to help make it part of ours.

I have an active profile on The Luna Hive and co host a post natal support group, The Mother Space, in the Guildford, Godalming and Farnham areas of Surrey as part of a collaboration with Younique Post Natal.

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.​You can read more about the services I offer, and aim to offer, as I build my experience here.

'Sam is a natural born doula. She is kind, generous, thoughtful, wise and so easy to spend time with. As our postnatal doula Sam regularly turns up with a green smoothie, her signature energy balls (so yum), a thoughtfully chosen book and the most wonderful laugh. It’s impossible for her not to lift your spirits, even after the most sleep deprived night. She’s also a fabulous cook, highly professional, organized and proactive. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is a true gem.'- Elle Harrison ​This is your space to make your happy place.​Sam xx

'A good mum has bad days and great days, normal days and overwhelming days, and perfect days and trying days and supermum days and just being a mum days and a whole lot of love and real and crazy motherhood days' ​- findingjoy.net